The Standard examines the growing crisis of Kenyans being trafficked to Russia under the pretext of overseas employment, only to be forced into fighting in the Ukraine war.
The paper reports that a suspected multinational crime ring has been using dubious recruitment agencies and individuals to lure desperate job seekers with false promises of lucrative opportunities abroad.
According to witness statements from suspects arrested in Athi River on September 24, victims only realised the gravity of their situation after being detained, revealing how they were deceived into a deadly trap.
Police say investigations are ongoing to dismantle the network, as concerns grow over the exposure of Kenyan youth to extreme danger through organised human trafficking.